Which tests are performed to detect inborn errors of metabolism in the newborn?
a. Blood glucose
b. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
c. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
d. Prothrombin time (PT)
ANS: B
State law requires certain diagnostic tests be performed on the newborn, including PKU, which detects an inborn error of metabolism.
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